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chris stevens, u.s. ambassador to libya, died in a rocket attack that also killed three security staff members. the last time an ambassador was killed by terrorists was in 1979. in cairo, egypt, protesters scaled the wall of the u.s. embassy and ripped down the american flag. joining me now, author and senior fellow at stanford universi university, fouad ajami. >> this is extremely sad. sometimes words cannot express the absurdity and horror of such things. we've been here before. more than two decades ago the famous episode of writing a book that muslims considered offensive and then people died. protests greeted the publication of the book. an offensive film is met with a deeply offensive and violent attack on the consulate in benghazi. the sadness of it is that ambassador stevens worked long and hard for the liberation of the libyan people from the dictator moammar gaud aautography. >> appearing kron earlier today, newt gingrich said these attacks are evident of a wider war that's coming. do you agree
chris stevens, u.s. ambassador to libya, died in a rocket attack that also killed three security staff members. the last time an ambassador was killed by terrorists was in 1979. in cairo, egypt, protesters scaled the wall of the u.s. embassy and ripped down the american flag. joining me now, author and senior fellow at stanford universi university, fouad ajami. >> this is extremely sad. sometimes words cannot express the absurdity and horror of such things. we've been here before. more...
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chris stevens loved his work. he took pride in the country he served, and he saw dignity in the people that he met. and two weeks ago he traveled to benghazi to review plans to establish a new cultural center and modernize a hospital. that's when america's compound came under attack. along with three of his colleagues, chris was killed in the city he helped to save. he was 52 years old. i tell you this story because chris stevens embodied the best of america. like his fellow foreign service officers, he built bridges across oceans and cultures and was deeply invested in the international cooperation that the united nations represents. he acted with humility, but he also stood up for a set of principles, a belief that individuals should be free to determine their own destiny and live with liberty, dignity, justice, and opportunity. the attacks on the civilians in benghazi were attacks on america. we are grateful for the assistance we received from the libyan government and from the libyan people. there should be no
chris stevens loved his work. he took pride in the country he served, and he saw dignity in the people that he met. and two weeks ago he traveled to benghazi to review plans to establish a new cultural center and modernize a hospital. that's when america's compound came under attack. along with three of his colleagues, chris was killed in the city he helped to save. he was 52 years old. i tell you this story because chris stevens embodied the best of america. like his fellow foreign service...
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ambassador to libya chris stevens. you will recall the ambassador was murdered along with three american colleagues during an attack on the u.s. consulate in benghazi on september 11th. the president praised stevens for his service to his country. he vowed to bring the killers to justice. mr. obama's remarks ending just moments ago carried live on cnn. he also spoke out about all of the religious extremism in the middle east and elsewhere around the world, specifically making mention to that extraordinarily offensive video. have a listen. >> i have made it clear that the united states government had nothing to do with this video, and i believe its message must be rejected by all who respect our common humanity. it is an insult not only to muslims but to america as well, for as the city outside these walls makes clear, we are a country that's welcomed people of every race and every faith. we are home to muslims who worship across our country. we not only respect the freedom of religion, we have laws that protect individ
ambassador to libya chris stevens. you will recall the ambassador was murdered along with three american colleagues during an attack on the u.s. consulate in benghazi on september 11th. the president praised stevens for his service to his country. he vowed to bring the killers to justice. mr. obama's remarks ending just moments ago carried live on cnn. he also spoke out about all of the religious extremism in the middle east and elsewhere around the world, specifically making mention to that...
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sources do not believe ambassador chris stevens was actually specifically targeted. this is significant information that we are now getting from various sources to cnn. just the highlights once again that yesterday's attack in benghazi, libya, was planned in advance. you might recall yesterday was the anniversary, 11th anniversary of the september 11th attacks. the attackers used the protest that was happening outside the consulate as a diversion and that, in fact, they could not say whether these attackers instigated the protests, merely took advantage of it, and they do not believe that ambassador chris stevens was specifically targeted. want to bring in our cnn international anchor to talk about this. tell us about the significance of this being a planned attack and this was not simply some sort of reaction to this youtube video out there that was criticizing the prophet muhammad? >> it's fascinating hearing that waiting to do our normal hit because this is exactly what we've been hearing from our own intelligence sources inside libya that al qaeda in libya had be
sources do not believe ambassador chris stevens was actually specifically targeted. this is significant information that we are now getting from various sources to cnn. just the highlights once again that yesterday's attack in benghazi, libya, was planned in advance. you might recall yesterday was the anniversary, 11th anniversary of the september 11th attacks. the attackers used the protest that was happening outside the consulate as a diversion and that, in fact, they could not say whether...
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ambassador to libya chris stevens. now we're learning more about the three other american who is died in that consulate attack in benghazi this week, ambassador stevens, tie roan woods, glen doherty, and sean smith were all united in their affection for the middle east and the people there. chris stevens fell in love with the middle east when he served as a volunteer peace corps -- as a volunteer in the peace corps. he has been praised as a great friend of libya and served as liaison to the rebel who is overthrew dictator moammar gadhafi. tyrone woods became a navy s.e.a.l. after his mom suggested he join the military. he was also a paramedic and a registered nurse. his third child, kai, was born just a few months ago. and glen doherty was a ski instructor and raft guide in utah before becoming a navy s.e.a.l. he planned to leave the military after knee surgery in 2001, but that changed when the 9/11 attacks occurred. doherty also served on the advisory board of the military religious freedom foundation. in his ten-yea
ambassador to libya chris stevens. now we're learning more about the three other american who is died in that consulate attack in benghazi this week, ambassador stevens, tie roan woods, glen doherty, and sean smith were all united in their affection for the middle east and the people there. chris stevens fell in love with the middle east when he served as a volunteer peace corps -- as a volunteer in the peace corps. he has been praised as a great friend of libya and served as liaison to the...
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it said, chris stevens was a friend to all libyans. chris stevens was a friend. that's the message these four patriots sent. that's the message that each of you sends every day, civilians, military, to people in every corner of the world, that america is a friend, that we care not just about our own country, not just about our own interests, but about theirs. that even as voices of suspicion and mistrust seek to divide countries and cultures from one another, the united states of america will never retreat from the world. we will never stop working for the dignity and freedom that every person deserves. whatever their creed, whatever their faith. that's the essence of american leadership. it is the spirit that sets us apart from other nations. this was their work in benghazi. this is the work we will carry out. to you, their families and colleagues, to all americans, know this, their sacrifice will never be forgotten. we will bring to justice those who took them from us. we will stand fast against the violence on our diplomatic missions. we will continue to do ev
it said, chris stevens was a friend to all libyans. chris stevens was a friend. that's the message these four patriots sent. that's the message that each of you sends every day, civilians, military, to people in every corner of the world, that america is a friend, that we care not just about our own country, not just about our own interests, but about theirs. that even as voices of suspicion and mistrust seek to divide countries and cultures from one another, the united states of america will...
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stevens pretty well. >> that's right. you know, i mean sometimes it's not that we hang out with state department diplomats but he was very social. wanted to bring a lot of journalists and state department officials and analysts together in a more social setting to talk about issues important to the region, to have a little bit of fun to get to know each other and the work is understood. i first met chris stooefbs when he was the head of the mission to the u.s. embassy in tripoli when the -- in 2007 when the u.s. was trying to restore ties with libya. and i traveled to libya then under secretary of state rice and spent a lot of time with him. we did a lot of stories when he was involved in them, traveling throughout the country. also, you know, then he continued to really care about libya and just before he left, after he was the envoy to the opposition, he really after gadhafi fell, he wanted to get back to the country he loved so much. he talked about it all of the time and really just a really popular guy at the state d
stevens pretty well. >> that's right. you know, i mean sometimes it's not that we hang out with state department diplomats but he was very social. wanted to bring a lot of journalists and state department officials and analysts together in a more social setting to talk about issues important to the region, to have a little bit of fun to get to know each other and the work is understood. i first met chris stooefbs when he was the head of the mission to the u.s. embassy in tripoli when the...
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ambassador to libya chris stevens. now we're learning more about the three other americans who died in the consulate attack there in benghazi. ambassador stephens, tyrone woods, glen dougherty and sean smith were all united in their affection for the middle east and the people there. chris stevens fell in love with the middle east when he served as a volunteer in the peace corps. he's been praised as a great friend of libya and served as a liaison to the rebels who overthrew moammar gadhafi. tyrone woods was a paramedic and a registered nurse. his third child was born just a few months ago. glen dougherty was a ski instructor and raf guide in utah before becoming a navy seal. he planned to leave the military after knee surgery in 2001 but that changed with the 9/11 attacks. he also served on the advisory board of the military religious freedom coalition. sean smith was a computer expert but also had an alter ego of the computer game eve online. smith was online tuesday night reporting gunfire. he disconnected and never
ambassador to libya chris stevens. now we're learning more about the three other americans who died in the consulate attack there in benghazi. ambassador stephens, tyrone woods, glen dougherty and sean smith were all united in their affection for the middle east and the people there. chris stevens fell in love with the middle east when he served as a volunteer in the peace corps. he's been praised as a great friend of libya and served as a liaison to the rebels who overthrew moammar gadhafi....
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ambassador chris stevens stayed, part of a small suite. we are told this is where the ambassador, after being separated from his guards in the chaos, smoke and darkness died of smoke inhalation. what we're being told is that the ambassador's security detail brought him into this location, shutting the door, trying to insure his safety. and then we were told that when the situation finally calmed down, the ambassador's body was taken out through this window by a group of libyans. other consulate staff were evacuated to what was supposed to be a safe house. but then, it too was targeted. that is where two more americans died. libya's government has vowed to bring the suspects to justice. but they admitted it would be difficult. >> we'll do our utmost, whether we succeed or not, god help us, but we expect help from our friends. >> reporter: currently you're not capable, you can't control these groups, currently? >> you are not far from the truth. >> reporter: the question is whether the united states under estimated the threat from hostile gr
ambassador chris stevens stayed, part of a small suite. we are told this is where the ambassador, after being separated from his guards in the chaos, smoke and darkness died of smoke inhalation. what we're being told is that the ambassador's security detail brought him into this location, shutting the door, trying to insure his safety. and then we were told that when the situation finally calmed down, the ambassador's body was taken out through this window by a group of libyans. other consulate...
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ambassador chris stevens stayed. part of a small area, we're told this is where the ambassador, after being separated from his guards in the chaos, smoke, and darkness, died of smoke inhalation. >> and we'll get more on the investigation as this information warrants. >>> meanwhile, back in the united states, you know that it has been a difficult standoff between the public schools of chicago and the teacher's union, live pictures right now. all the people you see in the streets there, those are mostly educators, teachers who had all gathered at union park for a big rally. this, as the two sides try to meet and come up with a framework for agreement, so that 350,000 kids can return to their schools. monday, perhaps after being out of school for the past five school days now. but, we understand as they continue to disburse from the rally, their final destination will be garfield park there in chicago. we'll kept you up to date on the chicago schools, the third largest district in the country. >>> also, straight ahead.
ambassador chris stevens stayed. part of a small area, we're told this is where the ambassador, after being separated from his guards in the chaos, smoke, and darkness, died of smoke inhalation. >> and we'll get more on the investigation as this information warrants. >>> meanwhile, back in the united states, you know that it has been a difficult standoff between the public schools of chicago and the teacher's union, live pictures right now. all the people you see in the streets...
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ambassador to libya, chris stevens. how does the secretary of state and how does the former president -- how could they move forward on their agenda realizing that there is so much volatility in the region? >> well, you know, suzanne, i think one of the key issues is the economic side of it because, after all, a lot of these countries -- look at ejust a minute, for example. they have huge numbers of young people with no jobs. so these -- this poverty and the lack of jobs, lack of opportunity and very large numbers of young people fuels sometimes the problems. these kids basically have nothing to do, and then they could be inspired to do something, you know, demonstrate, or do something else more violent. if you look, suzanne -- i was just thinking, secretary clinton, when she walked into that room, she noted that they have a combined endowment of those groups of $50 billion. that's huge. what they want to do is try to help by getting that money, helping organizations in those countries. >> and, jill, one of the things b
ambassador to libya, chris stevens. how does the secretary of state and how does the former president -- how could they move forward on their agenda realizing that there is so much volatility in the region? >> well, you know, suzanne, i think one of the key issues is the economic side of it because, after all, a lot of these countries -- look at ejust a minute, for example. they have huge numbers of young people with no jobs. so these -- this poverty and the lack of jobs, lack of...
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ambassador to libya, chris stevens, in terms of the violence. did he condemn the violence sparked by that anti-islam video? >> i asked him to directly condemn it and he's quite careful about doing that. what he did do to be fair to him was having said how deplorable he felt the video itself was and mocking the prophet muhammad was completely unacceptable and incendiary. he also said the resolution to this should be peaceful. so he was pretty clear about that. and thusly contradictory thing when you interview president ahmadinejad, he's a man of many contradictions. there are passages of the interview tonight where he seems completely rational, and he's very intelligent, no question about it, he's a scholar. he will be very measured and calm, and there are other parts of the interview where he is very irrational. and that's when you get to israel or you get to homosexuality or whatever it is that fires him up. you get a feeling with him that he's basically talking to two audiences. he's talking to the western audience, and he noknows everyo will
ambassador to libya, chris stevens, in terms of the violence. did he condemn the violence sparked by that anti-islam video? >> i asked him to directly condemn it and he's quite careful about doing that. what he did do to be fair to him was having said how deplorable he felt the video itself was and mocking the prophet muhammad was completely unacceptable and incendiary. he also said the resolution to this should be peaceful. so he was pretty clear about that. and thusly contradictory...
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embassy where ambassador chris stevens was killed tuesday. back here at home, the united states is focusing on the search for those responsible for killing the ambassador and three other american staffers. president obama vows to find the suspects. he says justice will be done. former cia officer bob baird joins me now by phone. good morning, bob. >> good morning. how are you? >> just wanted to make sure you were there. >> yeah. >> we have war ships headed to libya. there's talk of drones. is it possible to find specific people responsible for the ambassador's death? >> you know, the problem now -- i'm just getting reports out of the middle east that this is al qaeda attacks by a man who is able to cross the border into subsaharan africa. and he may operate out of mawli. that's a very remote area for drones to survey, to fly to. these people are long gone out of the benghazi area. they're going to be very difficult to find. and it could be the same sort of search we had for bin laden. it's this kind of difficulty they're facing. they really h
embassy where ambassador chris stevens was killed tuesday. back here at home, the united states is focusing on the search for those responsible for killing the ambassador and three other american staffers. president obama vows to find the suspects. he says justice will be done. former cia officer bob baird joins me now by phone. good morning, bob. >> good morning. how are you? >> just wanted to make sure you were there. >> yeah. >> we have war ships headed to libya....
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ambassador to libya, chris stevens. targeted or not, ambassador stevens was killed along with three other members. me they planned to hit the consulate in benghazi, and were waitinged for an opportunity to strike. that opportunity came in a street riot last night. here's secretary of state hillary clinton today. >> he risked his life to stop a tyrant, then gave his life trying to help build a better libya. live at the state department now to ellise. first of all, to the new information we are getting here because this is very rare. we understand for an ambassador to be killed by terrorists. does it change how people feel about what has happened at the state department that people's dear friend and colleague that he was not targeted, but this was something of a tragic accident? >> suzanne, i think the halls of the state department really are mourning right now everybody. chris stevens was someone that was well known to everybody. effects one of the most pop lash -- popular people of the foreign service. if you hear about
ambassador to libya, chris stevens. targeted or not, ambassador stevens was killed along with three other members. me they planned to hit the consulate in benghazi, and were waitinged for an opportunity to strike. that opportunity came in a street riot last night. here's secretary of state hillary clinton today. >> he risked his life to stop a tyrant, then gave his life trying to help build a better libya. live at the state department now to ellise. first of all, to the new information we...
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checking our top stories, chris stevens worried constantly about security threats. said that his name was on an al qaeda hit list. new information coming from a source close to stevens who also said the diplomat worried about the growing al qaeda presence in libya. stevens died in an attack on the u.s. consulate in benghazi last week along with three other americans. >>> on capitol hill, the focus is on fast and furious, the justice department's inspector general is set to testify about his report into the weapons trafficking program. that report recommends punishment for 14 people, but since there is absolutely no evidence, attorney general eric obama knew about the tactics of that program. >>> there's a new sign the economy has changed people's behavior for the better. compared to last year, there were 1.4 million fewer people in the lowest credit scoring range. experts say many people who had high debt loads and poor credit before the recession have since cut down on spending and their credit is actually better. >>> mitt romney said hello to the 100% last night a
checking our top stories, chris stevens worried constantly about security threats. said that his name was on an al qaeda hit list. new information coming from a source close to stevens who also said the diplomat worried about the growing al qaeda presence in libya. stevens died in an attack on the u.s. consulate in benghazi last week along with three other americans. >>> on capitol hill, the focus is on fast and furious, the justice department's inspector general is set to testify...
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a cnn source says ambassador chris stevens was worried. was worried that he was on an al qaeda hit list months before he was attacked and that benghazi u.s. consulate installation. >>> 25 flights and nearly 23 million miles space shuttle endeavour is going into retirement today. the ones who make us laugh, the ones with the strong shoulder to lean on, the ones we're named after, and the ones named after us. it takes all kinds of good to make a family. at new york life, everything we do is to help you keep good going. ♪ [ male announcer ] its lightweight construction makes it nimble... ♪ its road gripping performance makes it a cadillac. introducing the all-new cadillac xts. available with advanced haldex all-wheel drive. [ engine revving ] it's bringing the future forward. [ male announcer ] one in six. that's how many struggle with hunger in america. ♪ but what if there was a simple way to feed those in need? now, there is. shop walmart for select brands' low prices through october 12th and you help secure meals for local families.
a cnn source says ambassador chris stevens was worried. was worried that he was on an al qaeda hit list months before he was attacked and that benghazi u.s. consulate installation. >>> 25 flights and nearly 23 million miles space shuttle endeavour is going into retirement today. the ones who make us laugh, the ones with the strong shoulder to lean on, the ones we're named after, and the ones named after us. it takes all kinds of good to make a family. at new york life, everything we do...
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ambassador chris stevens and three other americans in libya. now a look at the memorial in maryland, remembering the lives of these four heros. >> it's tragic. so deeply sadning. it also makes us aware though of the kind of role that people like chris and over the years are playing unsung but the critical role that they play. >> i would not want to be seen as a hero. he would want to be seen as the gay on his team who did his job. >> and did it well. >> and did it well. >> did it the best he could. >> glen lived his life to the fullest. he was my brother, but if you asked his friends, he was their brother as well. >> if the last few days teach us anything, let it be this, that this work and the men and women who risk their lives to do it are at the heart of what makes america great and good. >> four americans, four patriots, they loved this country. they chose to serve it and served it well. they didn't simply embrace the american ideal, they lived it. they embodied it. the courage, the hope and, yes, the idealism, the fundamental american beli
ambassador chris stevens and three other americans in libya. now a look at the memorial in maryland, remembering the lives of these four heros. >> it's tragic. so deeply sadning. it also makes us aware though of the kind of role that people like chris and over the years are playing unsung but the critical role that they play. >> i would not want to be seen as a hero. he would want to be seen as the gay on his team who did his job. >> and did it well. >> and did it well....
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staffers, including ambassador chris stevens, were killed when an armed mob stormed the complex on tuesday. libyan and u.s. officials suspect a small group of jihadists are responsible and they believe the attack was not connected to a protest over an on line movie ridiculing muslims. joining us now, nedula. first of all, your family is there in libya and you have been talking to them. what are they telling you about what is taking place there? >> well, everybody so far has expressed absolute condemnation, grief over what happened. ambassador stevens was well respected and well liked in libya and everybody is just stunned about what happened. i'm keen to emphasize that this attack in no way represents libyan sentiments or feelings towards the americans or towards the american government. >> is your family afraid of what is taking place there? when we see these pictures, it looks very violent. i know it's a very small group, but it does look rather frightening and alarming what's taking place there. how does your family feel about it? >> well, generally they feel pretty safe. they're in tri
staffers, including ambassador chris stevens, were killed when an armed mob stormed the complex on tuesday. libyan and u.s. officials suspect a small group of jihadists are responsible and they believe the attack was not connected to a protest over an on line movie ridiculing muslims. joining us now, nedula. first of all, your family is there in libya and you have been talking to them. what are they telling you about what is taking place there? >> well, everybody so far has expressed...
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ambassador chris stevens, former navy seals glen dougherty and tyrone woods, and information officer sean smith. officials believe the four men were killed by radical islamic insurgents who used a protest over an anti-muslim film as a diversion to attack the consulate. ala gorani has more on the kinds of concerns that ambassador stevens apparently had about his personal security or the security of his fellow comrades there. >> right, and of american interests in eastern libya and other parts of libya as well. you know, all the way back in june of this year a senior libyan official was already telling cnn that u.s. drones were flying over suspected jihady camps, that this was already a cause for concern. according to the libyan official, and this is something, again, that was said a few months ago back in june long before this attack on the u.s. consulate that there are 200 to 300 men under the control of radical islamist commanders. in that part of libya, and one of the things that chrissteins was reportedly worried about was that there had been already efforts or that there were pla
ambassador chris stevens, former navy seals glen dougherty and tyrone woods, and information officer sean smith. officials believe the four men were killed by radical islamic insurgents who used a protest over an anti-muslim film as a diversion to attack the consulate. ala gorani has more on the kinds of concerns that ambassador stevens apparently had about his personal security or the security of his fellow comrades there. >> right, and of american interests in eastern libya and other...
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ambassador to libya, chris stevens. a source familiar with the ambassador says that before he died, chris stevens believed that his name was on an al qaeda hit list. a source also says that in the weeks and days before his death in that attack on the u.s. consulate in benghazi, stevens was worried about what he described as the never ending security threats in that city. also the u.s. counterterrorism chief is now calling that assault that killed stevens and three of his american colleagues a terrorist attack. and there are reports that a former detainee at guantanamo bay who was released and returned to libya may have, in fact, been the ringleader of benghazi attack. cnn has not yet been able to independently confirm that latter report. but our cnn national security contributor fred townsend joins us live. she's a member of the cia external advisory committee. she was also a personal friend of ambassador stevens and had visited libya with her employer. are your sources saying anything about this report, a series of rep
ambassador to libya, chris stevens. a source familiar with the ambassador says that before he died, chris stevens believed that his name was on an al qaeda hit list. a source also says that in the weeks and days before his death in that attack on the u.s. consulate in benghazi, stevens was worried about what he described as the never ending security threats in that city. also the u.s. counterterrorism chief is now calling that assault that killed stevens and three of his american colleagues a...
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the group is also calling ambassador chris stevens' death a, quote, gift. [ female announcer ] ordinary lotions aren't made to treat eczema, so it can feel like you're using nothing at all. but neosporin® eczema essentials™ is different. its multi-action formula restores visibly healthier skin in 3 days. neosporin® eczema essentials™. your doctor will say get smart about your weight. that's why there's glucerna hunger smart shakes. they have carb steady, with carbs that digest slowly to...
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they're supposed to investigating the deaths of the four americans including ambassador chris stevens. this is video of the gutted consulate. it's believed the attack was planned by al qaeda operatives. >>> in california a controversial anti-muslim filcmaker has gone into hiding. nakoula basseley nakoula talked to investigators yesterday. part of the questioning was believed to be centered on his probation for a previous bank fraud conviction. his so-called video is blamed for sparking the protests in the middle east. afterward he disappeared. >>> now let's move to egypt where things are getting back to normal after several days of anti-american protests but now we're learning that some of those protesters may have actually been paid to go there and protest. our senior international correspondent ben wedeman joining me live from cairo. ben, this kind of claim isn't new, is it? >> reporter: no, it is coming from a fairly senior source, the egyptian prime minister who said some of those who participated in the demonstrations and the clashes were paid. he didn't specify by whom. although
they're supposed to investigating the deaths of the four americans including ambassador chris stevens. this is video of the gutted consulate. it's believed the attack was planned by al qaeda operatives. >>> in california a controversial anti-muslim filcmaker has gone into hiding. nakoula basseley nakoula talked to investigators yesterday. part of the questioning was believed to be centered on his probation for a previous bank fraud conviction. his so-called video is blamed for sparking...
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ambassador to america, chris stevens, dead. sources tell us the consulate was doused with diesel fuel killing ambassador stevens, and i.t. specialist sean smith with toxic smoke. learning about how two other men, former navy s.e.a.l.s tyron woods and glen doherty were killed. they were part of security in an annex when they contributed. fran townsend explains. >> reporter: they get a phone call that their colleagues at the consulate are taking fire and they need help. they leave the security of the annex and run into the direction of the fire fight. they are round up all the staff includes americans, foreign services, and it included regrettably at that time the body of sean smith. can't find the ambassador. they must evacuate and they take all these other people to a much smaller annex and secure them and they figure they are not taking fire there. >> some libyans are denouncing the attack take together streets to express outrage over the killings and to show support for democracy and the united states. hundreds of people stor
ambassador to america, chris stevens, dead. sources tell us the consulate was doused with diesel fuel killing ambassador stevens, and i.t. specialist sean smith with toxic smoke. learning about how two other men, former navy s.e.a.l.s tyron woods and glen doherty were killed. they were part of security in an annex when they contributed. fran townsend explains. >> reporter: they get a phone call that their colleagues at the consulate are taking fire and they need help. they leave the...
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ambassador chris stevens was based in tripoli. most recently identified victim was glen doherty who lived in california, but grew up outside of boston. from different areas at the the consulate on assignment. they leave behind grieving hearts. kate quigley is doherty's sister. >> glen lived his life to the fullest. he was my brother but if you ask his friends, he was their brother as well. we ask for privacy during this time as we grieve for our friend, my brother, our brother, our son and our american hero. >> reporter: as a navy s.e.a.l., he was a trained sniper and medical corpsman and stayed active working for s.e.a.l. fit, seen here in this video having fun, in a friendly competition. >> mr. doherty? massachusetts, right? long way from home. how old are you? >> 41 1/2. >> 41 1/2? >> that's right. >> he was just 42 when he died. ambassador stevens leaves three younger siblings. tom stevens is his brother. >> doing what he always did, representing the united states. representing the united states in an exceptional manner. he wa
ambassador chris stevens was based in tripoli. most recently identified victim was glen doherty who lived in california, but grew up outside of boston. from different areas at the the consulate on assignment. they leave behind grieving hearts. kate quigley is doherty's sister. >> glen lived his life to the fullest. he was my brother but if you ask his friends, he was their brother as well. we ask for privacy during this time as we grieve for our friend, my brother, our brother, our son...